Messenjah

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Messenjah was a Canadian reggae music group originating from Kitchener, Ontario since 1980, later based in Toronto.

The group won a 1998 Juno Award for Best Reggae/Calypso Recording for "Catch De Vibe". The group has toured internationally and was featured in the 1988 film Cocktail.

[edit] Members

  • Donovan Black (drums, 1990)
  • Errol Blackwood (vocals, bass guitar, departed after 1984)
  • Hal Duggan (keyboards)
  • Rupert 'Ojiji' Harvey (vocals, guitar, alto saxophone)
  • Tony King (percussionist, since 1984)
  • Crash Morgan (drums, 1987)
  • Raymond Ruddock (drums)
  • Charles Sinclair (bass guitar, 1987)
  • Eric Walsh (guitar)
  • Haile Yates (percussion, 1987)

[edit] Discography

  • 1982: Rock You High (1983 re-release through WEA)
  • 1984: Jam Session (WEA 25-04551)
  • 1987: Cool Operator (Version/Shanachie)
  • 1990: Rock & Sway (Kick Up)
  • 1990: Cool But Deadly (Trend)

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